INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER of CAPOEIRA and CULTURE

Grupo Axé Capoeira presents
Recife, Pernambuco
INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER of CAPOEIRA and CULTURE
Bem vindo ao v Encontro de internaional de capoeira e cultura nas cidades de Recife
e João Pessoa.
Welcome to the International Encounter of Capoeira and Culture, to be held at the
cities of Recife and João Pessoa — Brazil!
TRIP OVERVIEW
NOV 12, 2013 n RECIFE, PERNAMBUCO
The Grupo Axé Capoeira Brazil trip will start off in Recife. Not only is Recife
significant in the roots andhistory of capoeira, our own grupo was founded
there in 1982. This first weekof the trip will feature Capoeira workshops
throughout the week.
NOV 16 – 17, 2013 n PORTO DE GALINHAS
The grupo will visit Porto de Galinhas, which is famous for its bright-water
beaches andthe natural pools.
NOV 22 – 24, 2013 n JOÃO PESSOA, PARAÍBA
The grupo will travel to beautiful João Pessoa, the city where the sun rises
first in South America, to participate in the international Capoeira competition,
batizado andtroca de corda ceremony. Renownedmestres will be present
at the event as judges of the competition andto share their experiences and
knowledge with all of us.
INTERNATIONAL SHOW and CD/DVD RELEASE EVENT
The event will markthe launch of the Axé Capoeira Vol.8cdandthe 30-year
anniversary DVD. There will several workshops throughout this legof the
trip. Guest mestres andwell-known capoeiristas will be present for this
huge celebration, which is expectedto be one of the biggest events
in capoeira history.
NOV 18 – 21, 2013 n RECIFE, PB
The grupo will return to Recife to continue trainingandsightsee various
locations includingOlinda, Ilha De Itamaraca, Casa Amarela, Boa Viagem.
November 20th is the “Dia Da Consiencia Negra”, day of blackconscience.
On this day we will visit the”Quilombos Dos Palmares” where the famous
legends Ganga Zumba andZumbi livedanddiedfightingslavery in Brazil.
NOV 25, 2013 n RECIFE, PB
On November 26th, after returningto Recife, the students andteachers of Grupo
Axé Capoeira will depart to their respective homelands with newly attained
knowledge andskills. We will then begin to share our experiences andinsight
with other capoeiristas andcommunities aroundthe world! In this way we all
become ambassadors of capoeira, enablingit to grow aroundthe globe.
NOV 15, 2013 n RECIFE, PB
Aulao in the famous “Marco Zero” with world-renownedcapoeira masters.
INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER of CAPOEIRA and CULTURE
Recife, Pernambuco
We hope you take this incredible opportunity
and join us on this great journey!
Mestre Barrão
President
Professor Barrãozinho
Vice President
Aurinha De Jesus
Event Director
andChoreographer
PRICING
Option 1 n $1200
Will include:
■■ access to all Axé Capoeira workshops, rodas, competition, andbatizado
■■ hotel accommodation with breakfast for 14 days fromNovember 12–25
■■ transportation:*
■■ fromairport to hotel
■■ fromhotel to Marco Zero (roundtrip)
■■ fromhotel to Porto de Galinha (roundtrip)
■■ fromhotel to Quilombo dos Palmares (roundtrip)
■■ fromhotel to João Pessoa (roundtrip)
* All other transportation will not be included
Option B n $400
Will include:
■■ access to all Grupo Axé Capoeira workshops, rodas, competition, andbatizado
Marco Zero, Recife, Pernambuco
MESTRES and INSTRUCTORS
confirmed for the event
Mestre Barrão
Mestrando Carrasco
Contra Mestre Tigrão
Contra Mestre Coruja
Professor Barrãozinho
Professor Testa
Professor Ossoduro
Professor Manhoso
Professor Babu
Instrutor Mussum
Instrutor Espiga
Graduado Polvo
Graduado Morcego
PLUS many other guests!
INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER of CAPOEIRA and CULTURE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2013
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
8
9
NOV 16–17
PORTO DE GALINHAS
10
11
12
13
14
15
NOV 12–15 n RECIFE, PERNAMBUCO
17
18
19
22
26
RECIFE, PB
27
28
23
NOV 22–24 n JOÃO PESSOA, PARAÍBA
Olinda, Ilha De Itamaraca, Casa Amarela, Boa Viagem *Nov20–“Quilombos Dos Palmares”
25
JOÃO PESSOA
21
NOV 16–17 n
PORTO DE GALINHAS
MARCO ZERO AULAO
NOV 18–21 n RECIFE, PB
PORTO DE GALINHAS
24
20
16
29
30
DEPARTURES
TRIP PLANNING AND TRAVEL ADVICE
Brazilian Visas
Brazil maintains a reciprocal visa policy whereby a visa is requiredby any citizen
of any country requiringBrazilian citizens to obtain a visa. U.S., Canadian and
Australian citizens require a visa . You shouldcheckwith the Brazilian Embassy
or Consulate havingjurisdiction for your specific area of residence for the very
latest visa information.
If you require a visa, it can be obtainedby application to the Brazilian Embassy
or Consulate havingjurisdiction for your specific area of residence. Once issued,
a visa must be usedto enter Brazil within 90days of its issue date. See the
general visa requirements and, if you have any questions, please contact
the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate havingjurisdiction for your specific area
of residence.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommendyou purchase travel insurance to protect your trip from
the unexpectedsuch as flight delays/cancellations, illness andbadweather.
This will protect you against delays, flight cancellations, andother travel-related
issues, includingillness that prevents you fromtraveling.
Electricity
Electricity in Brazil is 110Volts or 220Volts, alternatingat 60cycles per second.
If you are travelingwith a device that does not accept 110or 220Volts at 60
Hertz, you will needa voltage converter. Outlets in Brazil generally accept a flat
blade plugor two parallel flat pins with groundpin. If your plughas a different
shape, you may needa plugadapter.
Address of the location in Brazil for visa applications: Rua Aguas Belas 126,
Itamaraca, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Vaccination
Checkthe vaccines andmedicines list andvisit your doctor (ideally,
4–6weeks) before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/brazil
For more information contact:
Marcus Aurelio, Axé Capoeira
604.537.8943
[email protected]
Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco